The Debaters

By CBC

The Debaters is the hit show where comedians go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. Hosted by award-winning funnyman Steve Patterson, the program is a combustible combination of sharply cra

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How many episodes does The Debaters have?

The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.

The Debaters episodes:

August 14, 2025 Is listening to an audiobook the best way to read a book? And does nothing beat a night at the ballet?
Two comedians get in each other’s bad books when they pit listening to audiobooks against reading books. Then, we’re raising the barre on the subject of spending a night at the ballet.

Featuring: Matt Falk, Lara Rae, DeAnne Smith and Courtney Gilmour.
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35min
August 07, 2025 Is butter better than margarine? And does Newfoundland have the best time zone?
Two comedians churn out jokes in a battle for the superior spread. Then, get ready for a timely debate on Newfoundland’s unique time zone.

Featuring: Derek Seguin, Matt Wright, Nour Hadidi, and Hisham Kelati.
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37min
July 31, 2025 Is Boston Pizza what we’re all hungry for? And are long weekends a letdown?
There’s no topping a saucy debate on Canadian restaurant chain Boston Pizza. Then, are long weekends overrated? We let two weekend warriors battle it out.

Featuring: Ivan Decker, Maddy Kelly, Abdul Aziz, and John Hastings.
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36min
July 24, 2025 Is moving for love a good idea? And is it better to be a jack of all trades or a master of one?
We’re bringing you a moving debate on whether it’s always great to move for love, and hammering it home when a jack of all trades takes on a master of one.

Featuring: Isabel Zaw-Tun, Paul Myrehaug, Chad Anderson, and Graham Chittenden.
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38min
July 17, 2025 Which ocean wins: Atlantic or Pacific? And does growing up poor make you stronger?
We’re making waves in St. John’s, Newfoundland when we discuss if the Atlantic Ocean is superior to the Pacific Ocean. Then, things get a little rich when we decide if growing up poor makes you a stronger person.

Featuring: Matt Wright, Charlie Demers, Bree Parsons and Nikki Payne.
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39min
July 10, 2025 Are staycations the best? And is it okay for one partner to be more successful?
This week’s episode brings it home when we discuss if a staycation is the best type of vacation, and whether it’s okay for one partner to have the secret to success.

Featuring: Patrick Ledwell, John Sheehan, Chris Wilson, and Stacey McGunnigle.
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39min
July 03, 2025 Is Coke better than Pepsi? And are family doctors overrated?
This week’s episode is one for the bever-ages! First, two comics try to burst each other’s bubble when they decide if Coke is superior to Pepsi. Then, it’s time to check-up on the importance of family doctors.

Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Lisa Baker, Clifton Cremo, and Martha Chaves.
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37min
June 26, 2025 Is Canada’s national anthem the best? And does everything happen for a reason?
It’s all about true patriot love when we ask if Canada’s national anthem is at the top, and a fateful debate questions whether everything happens for a reason.

Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Ali Hassan, Courtney Gilmour and Nour Hadidi.
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36min
June 19, 2025 Are shopping carts better than baskets? And is an invitation to the cottage the secret to summer fun?
Our season finale episode is a grocery grudge match and a real re-treat!

Featuring: Matt Wright, Jan Caruana, Laurie Elliott, and Tamara Shevon.
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38min
June 12, 2025 Which is better: Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? And do coaches matter?
We’re pitting parental holidays against each other, and deciding if coaches are a make or break mentor.

Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Elvira Kurt, Emmanuel Lomuro, and Patrick Dussault.
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36min

FAQs about The Debaters:

How many episodes does The Debaters have?

The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.